Return to Paradise
“They called him Morgantani and to some he was a god ... but to one woman, Mister Morgan was a Man !”
Synopsis
An American drifter comes to a remote Polynesian island controlled by a Puritanical missionary and turns the social life of the island upside-down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Michener, Charles Kaufman
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Return to Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Aspen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
James Michener, Charles Kaufman
Dimitri Tiomkin
Mark Robson
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Mark Robson
Director
Charles Kaufman
Writer
Mark Robson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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IMDb Archive
WWII
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Paradise about?
An American drifter comes to a remote Polynesian island controlled by a Puritanical missionary and turns the social life of the island upside-down.
Who directed Return to Paradise?
Return to Paradise was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Return to Paradise?
The principal cast of Return to Paradise includes Gary Cooper, Barry Jones, Roberta Haynes, Moira Walker, John Hudson.
When was Return to Paradise released and how long is it?
Return to Paradise was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Paradise was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Paradise?
Return to Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).